The Music
Melody DeBenedictis & Karl Zimmer
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An acoustic americana/folk Duo performing original music and a variety of genre from old
cowboy poetry classics to contemporary folk and soft rock cover songs that resonate with many.
Primarily performing as a Duo, with melodic guitar accompaniment and a rich vocal range
of leads and harmonies.Occasionally Melody and Karl collaborate with other local musicians
creating a more expansive sound
Band Members:
Artist, Singer, Songwriter - Melody DeBenedictis
Guitarist, Composer, Vocalist - Karl Zimmer
Melody has been putting her writing's about the western frontier and her travels to song. She sings with a rich vocal sound that is easy to listen to and reaches deep into your interior. She is a great story teller of her travels across the west and her light hearted approach and sense of humor for more intimate performances will leave you smiling!
Karl has contributed to arranging most of the original music they perform with great guitar licks and harmonies, his range of style in performances adds incredible flavor. Karls background and skill in computer technology has enabled them to produce studio recordings of their artistry.
Melody and Karl have been collaborating for several years discovering a unique blend of music, inspired by life in the high country across the west.
cowboy poetry classics to contemporary folk and soft rock cover songs that resonate with many.
Primarily performing as a Duo, with melodic guitar accompaniment and a rich vocal range
of leads and harmonies.Occasionally Melody and Karl collaborate with other local musicians
creating a more expansive sound
Band Members:
Artist, Singer, Songwriter - Melody DeBenedictis
Guitarist, Composer, Vocalist - Karl Zimmer
Melody has been putting her writing's about the western frontier and her travels to song. She sings with a rich vocal sound that is easy to listen to and reaches deep into your interior. She is a great story teller of her travels across the west and her light hearted approach and sense of humor for more intimate performances will leave you smiling!
Karl has contributed to arranging most of the original music they perform with great guitar licks and harmonies, his range of style in performances adds incredible flavor. Karls background and skill in computer technology has enabled them to produce studio recordings of their artistry.
Melody and Karl have been collaborating for several years discovering a unique blend of music, inspired by life in the high country across the west.
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Musical Influences:
Emmylou Harris
Brandi Carlile
Patti Griffith
Bonnie Rait
Judy Collins
Chris Stapleton
Kansas
Bob Dylan
Simon and Garfunkel
Doyle Dikes
Tommy Emmanuel
Leo Kotkey
John Prine
Dolly Parton
Joan Baez
James Taylor
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Patsy Cline
Stevie Nicks
Norah Jones
Imelda May
Missy Higgins
Emmylou Harris
Brandi Carlile
Patti Griffith
Bonnie Rait
Judy Collins
Chris Stapleton
Kansas
Bob Dylan
Simon and Garfunkel
Doyle Dikes
Tommy Emmanuel
Leo Kotkey
John Prine
Dolly Parton
Joan Baez
James Taylor
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Patsy Cline
Stevie Nicks
Norah Jones
Imelda May
Missy Higgins
